Useful Information

Dates

The dates for MIRIC are from Sunday, July 5 to Saturday, July 11.

Arrival

Students should try to arrive between 1:00 and 2:00 pm.

ID Cards

Permanently engraved ID Cards will be issued to each student on check-in day and must be worn at
all times. If you lose your ID Card you will be required to purchase another one for $1.00. Other charges may
be incurred.

Auditions

Immediately after check-in, between 1:00 and 4:00 pm, all students will audition for chair seating.
Auditions will be held in room 198 (band) or room 193 (chorus) of the Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts.
Results will be posted before that afternoon's rehearsal. Warm up for auditions in 2nd floor practice rooms of
the Nazarian Center.

General Meeting

We will meet in room 198 of the Nazarian Center at 4:00 pm on the first day of the institute
to provide information and answer questions. Parents are invited to stay for this meeting if they choose.

Classes

All students will have their choice of a morning class in addition to the large and chamber ensembles.
Please indicate your choices on the Required Information Form and return it right away. Classes will be filled
in the order that forms are received.

Meals

All meals will be served in Donovan Dining Center, located north of Weber Hall across College Road. Students have their own electronic meal card for identification. Commuters not on a meal plan and parents may eat in the cafeteria by paying as they go through the serving line. Commuters may also purchase a meal plan which includes lunches and dinners for the week. Purchased meal plans come with specific dollar limits to be determined by June 1. Food purchased beyond these limits for any meal must be paid by the student.

Sunday Pizza Dinner

The Sunday evening meal will be a pizza/movie party for all students. The cost of this is
included in tuition for all students.

Saturday Cookout/Lunch

All students, residents and commuters alike, will eat Saturday lunch at a cookout
(cost is included in tuition for all students). Parents, family, and friends are invited to join us for this meal. Cost
for guests is $15.00 per person, and should be paid at check-in at the beginning of the week. Please reserve
your meals on the enclosed Required Information Form and return it right away.

Lockers

Bring a padlock of your own. You may choose an instrument locker on Sunday. Keep locker locked at
all times. Do not bring valuable items such as jewelry to the camp. All instruments and other items should be
kept in the provided locker.

Security

The Campus Police Office is located on the first floor of Browne Hall. It is staffed 24/7. The phone number for Campus Police is 401-456-8201.

Labeling

All belongings, especially instruments and bags, should be plainly marked with your name. Although
Rhode Island College will use reasonable effort to protect student property, we are not in any way liable for the
loss, theft or damage of any property belonging to students. Rhode Island College does not have insurance
coverage on students' property. Students are encouraged to insure their property through a private insurance
company.

Percussion Players

Flute Players

Flute players who would like to audition for piccolo should prepare the audition music on both
flute and piccolo.

Recreation

The Resident Director will plan and supervise social and recreation programs for the campers.
Students should furnish their own equipment for individual sports such as tennis. Other recreational activities
will include basketball, softball, volleyball, etc. If you have a softball glove, please bring it.

Air Conditioning

Our rehearsal facilities are air-conditioned quite well -- you may want to have a light
sweatshirt if you tend to get cold.

Recordings, Videos, T-Shirts

MIRIC will arrange for recordings of the concert and a group picture. CDs and
pictures may be ordered at the concert on Saturday. Cost is $15.00 for each.

Private Lesson Sign-Up

Private lessons are optional, and can be arranged with the individual teacher. Students
may choose one to several half-hour lessons during week. Cost for a half-hour lesson is $20.00, and checks
should be made out to the individual teacher.

Concert

MIRIC will conclude with a concert on Saturday, July 11th at 2:00 pm in Sapinsley Hall in the
Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts at Rhode Island College. The concert is free and open to the public.
Student chamber ensembles and large ensembles will perform. The camp is concluded at the end of the concert.

Information for Commuters

Attendance

Attendance will be taken each day at the beginning of the 9:00 am rehearsal. Dismissal each day will be at 9:00
pm. Commuters needing disciplining while waiting for parents may be sent home.

Commuter Meal Options

Commuters should have breakfast before arriving on campus each day. Commuters
may purchase a meal plan which includes lunch and dinner for Monday through Friday by checking
the appropriate box on the Required Information Form. Otherwise, commuters may bring their meals from
home or purchase meals on an individual basis as they go through the line at Donovan Dining Center.

Information for Residents

Room Assignments

Students will receive a room assignment and room key upon check-in at 1:00 pm on Sunday. You must check and return the key on Saturday by 3:30 pm or pay a late charge.

Roommates

If you have a roommate preference, you must call our office (401-456-8205) by July 1st and let our secretary know. We will do our best to accommodate your requests.

Resident Staff

Each student residing in the residence halls will be assigned to a Resident Assistant. You should get to
know your RA and call upon him/her when you need assistance. In addition, an adult Resident Director will be
supervising all students and Resident Assistants and living in Weber Hall. You are expected to cooperate fully
with the resident staff at all times.

Keep Your Room Locked at All Times

Do not bring valuable items such as jewelry to the camp. Care for furniture and other hall equipment as if they were your own. You will be required to pay for any damages that occur in your room, or any damage you cause to College property. Use no tacks or tape on
walls or furniture. Coin-operated laundry facilities are available in the residence hall. You must furnish your
own detergent and fabric softener.

A typical daily schedule begins with breakfast from 7:00 to 8:30 am, and classes and rehearsals beginning at 8:30 (warmup session) and 9:00 am (rehearsal begins). Bring an alarm clock -- there are no wake-up calls!
Room check is at 10:00 pm, with lights out at 10:30 pm.

Telephone

Residence hall telephones will not be in service. Parents are encouraged to call their students via cell phone when necessary, but all cell phones are expected to be turned off when students are in rehearsal or class. In the event of an emergency, parents may call Dr. Franzblau at 401-456-9514 or Campus Police at 401-456-8201 and
leave a message for your son/daughter.

Residence Hall Checkout

All students must go through formal residence hall checkout on Saturday morning. The Resident Assistant will help inspect each room for damage and help collect keys.
Rooms should be left in a clean and orderly condition, or there will be a charge. You are responsible for
returning your room key. Lost keys and/or damaged keys will also be charged to the student.

Packing List

Alarm clock

Padlock for instrument locker

Fan -- the individual rooms in Weber Hall are not air conditioned, but you may bring a fan

Instrument and supplies (pencil, valve oil, reeds, mutes, etc.)

Pillow

Sheets and blankets for twin size bed

Towels and bathrobe, toiletries

Clothing for week. (Note: the rehearsal facilities are air-conditioned quite well -- you may want to have a light
sweatshirt if you tend to get cold)